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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
(a) the minister
(b) the teacher
(c) the sovreign
(d) the banker

2. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?
(a) By adding or subtracting two thoughts
(b) By first getting burned
(c) By counting on fingers and toes
(d) By mathematical equations

3. How can it be said that each man in a group has a voice?
(a) because no deaf mute is allowed to participate
(b) because their representative shares their same opinions
(c) because they get to speak one by one
(d) because they all speak in unison

4. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?
(a) to scientific researsh
(b) to God and religion
(c) to imagination
(d) to ghosts and spirits

5. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?
(a) strong churches
(b) civil laws
(c) a choice of weapons
(d) a strong militia

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?

2. What kinds of questions does Hobbes say people have little interest in?

3. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?

4. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?

5. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?

(see the answer key)

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